How to give back (One for the Americans)

[davedove]

What I do is serve with the Civil Air Patrol. The CAP has a threefold mission: Emergency Services, Cadet Programs, and Aerospace Education. It is associated with the US Air Force and there are units all across the US in every state. You do not have to be a citizen, but you must be at least a resident alien. It is a volunteer program, so you can do it in addition to your regular job.

The main emergency services mission is to search for lost aircraft, but CAP is also called on to assist in other Search and Rescue incidents and Disaster Relief.

If you're interested, check out www.cap.gov.

1st Lt David Dove
Frederick Composite Squadron
Maryland Wing
Civil Air Patrol

[gilmore]

Have you thought about health care?

Perhaps you could do volunteer work during the 11 weeks before you can work legally in several different places to get a feel for what working at the jobs are like.

[kevinkinney]

How about...

The United Way
Goodwill
The local food shelf
Adaptive Sports Programs
Etc.

Good on you, no matter what you choose.

Cheers,

Kevin.

[Coemgen]

Looking at your interesrs on your profile I'd say you have 'SCOUTMASTER' written all over you

It doesn't pay anything but it is a good way to give back,you'll also make a lot of outdoor contacts with parks and recreation people.
BSA troops are always looking for adult leadership,and it is alot of fun. I did it for ten years.

you could give it a try until you find that dream job.

I agree! I can tell you that a real good, quality scoutmaster is something that a lot of troops are in need of, and from the sound of it you'd make a real good, quality scoutmaster.

You might even be able to start a kilted troop!

Have you thought about health care?

Perhaps you could do volunteer work during the 11 weeks before you can work legally in several different places to get a feel for what working at the jobs are like.

You could take EMT training and get a job at a hospital. I know that the local community college has a certification program that only takes one semester. Perhaps there's a similar program at a college nearby your some-to-be home?